Clarkston Schools approves elementary open enrollment pilot program

By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on April 15, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing limited open enrollment for the district’s elementary program for the 2024-2025 school year.The resolution which allows for a maximum of 75 spots open to out-of-district students within Oakland County for young […]

Independence Elementary students serve the community ‘kid style’ for SOCKS week

By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Students at Independence Elementary School participated in the 21st annual SOCKS week last month where students from young fives to fifth grade served the community through various service learning projects.The school wide initiative targets specific grade levels with a number of community members to provide students with opportunities […]

Board of Education approves five bid awards at April 15 meeting

By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a number of bid awards at its last meeting on April 15. The five bids presented were all unanimously approved by the board.The first bid award was for site work and foundations for the new Clarkston Junior High School. This […]

Everest Academy students participate in Mountaineer Mission Day

Everest Academy students participate in Mountaineer Mission Day

Everest Collegiate High School students headed out into the community for the school’s annual Mountaineer Mission Day where they helped out at Lourdes Senior Community, The Well of Waterford, D.R.A.W. and Grace Centers of Hope. Photos provided by Mary Roselli. Students at Everest Collegiate High School and Academy recently participated in the school’s annual Mountaineer […]

Clarkston’s Michael Peterson celebrates upcoming retirement with final choir concert

By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The community is invited to Michael Peterson’s final choir concert and retirement celebration at Clarkston High School on May 19 at 3 p.m.Peterson retires at the end of this school year after teaching in Clarkston Community Schools for over 20 years.“I am hoping to see a lot of […]

Maker Girl Mania gets students interested in STEM

By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comCLARKSTON —From making tie-dye T-shirts to driving a robot, nearly 300 girls experienced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is everywhere at the annual Maker Girl Mania at Clarkston High School, April 13.There were a total of 27 stations with 23 different projects to do which included the favorite – The […]

CHS drama club presents Peter and the Starcatcher

By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston High School Drama Club is taking a journey into Peter Pan’s past in their spring production “Peter and the Starcatcher” at the CHS Performing Arts Center, April 26 and 27.“It’s how he came to be who he is and Captain Hook, too,” shared senior Francesca Catalla, about […]

CJH student accused of domestic terrorism for school threat

Clarkson Junior High School went into secure mode last Thursday after a threatening note was found in one of the school’s bathrooms. The threat was ultimately deemed non-credible and student’s resumed their day as normal. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price. INDEPENDENCE TWP. — A student at Clarkston Junior High School was named last week in […]

Team RUSH finishes first in state championship

By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.com UNIVERSITY CENTER — Team RUSH 27 won the FIRST in Michigan State Championship for the fourth time in its 20-plus year history on Saturday.“This has been such an amazing week,” said Coach Kyle Hughes.The robotics team, which includes students from Clarkston Junior High and Clarkston High schools, started the tournament on […]

Clarkston Foundation awards $9,500 in classroom grants

By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Foundation is continuing its work to support classrooms in Clarkston Community Schools by providing grant money to teachers to implement new and innovative programs that are unable to be funded by the school’s operating budget. The Clarkston Foundation is a non-profit organization that works closely with Clarkston […]